(See pages 1 – 63 of the main agenda)
There were two members’ questions on the report, the written responses to which were circulated on lilac paper. Two supplemental questions were asked of the cabinet member for finance, resources and community safety. All questions and written responses are attached as Appendix 1 to the minutes.
The meeting had agreed that there would be a single debate on the report and Amendments A and B.
In accordance with council assembly procedure rule 1.14 (9), Councillor Richard Livingstone, cabinet member for finance, resources and community safety, moved the report.
In accordance with council assembly procedure rule 1.14 (9), Councillor Tim McNally, shadow cabinet member for resources and housing investment, responded to the cabinet member’s statement.
Councillor Anood Al-Samerai, seconded by Councillor Graham Neale, moved Amendment A.
Councillor Lewis Robinson, seconded by Councillor Michael Mitchell, moved Amendment B.
Following debate (Councillors Claire Hickson, Rowenna Davis, David Hubber, Gavin Edwards, Eliza Mann, Patrick Diamond, Peter John, Columba Blango, Mark Williams, Catherine Bowman, Nick Dolezal, Stephen Govier, Ian Wingfield, Paul Kyriacou, Mark Glover, Michael Bukola, Barrie Hargrove, Mark Gettleson, Rosie Shimell, Catherine McDonald, Jonathan Mitchell, Sunil Chopra, Robin Crookshank Hilton, Veronica Ward, Nick Stanton, Dora Dixon-Fyle, Toby Eckersley, Fiona Colley, Wilma Nelson, Rebecca Lury, Geoffrey Thornton, Andy Simmons, Poddy Clark, Chris Brown, Neil Coyle and Paul Noblet), the Mayor invited Councillor Tim McNally to reply to two questions raised by Councillor Patrick Diamond. Thereafter Councillor Richard Livingstone exercised his right of reply.
Amendment A was put to the vote and declared to be lost.
Amendment B was put to the vote and declared to be lost.
The recommendations contained within the report were put to the vote and declared to be carried.
The Mayor announced that in accordance with the budget and policy framework procedure rule 2 (e), the cabinet recommendation had not been amended therefore the decision could be implemented with immediate affect.
RESOLVED:
1. That it be noted that the final settlement was announced on 4 February 2013 with no significant change to Southwark’s figures.
2. That it be noted that the GLA precept included in the report is the Mayor’s precept, as approved by the London Assembly plenary meeting on 25 February 2013.
3. That the recommendations of the 12 February 2013 cabinet for a general fund budget for 2013/14 of £334.0m and a nil council tax increase for 2013/14, attached as Appendix 1 of the report be agreed.